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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

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Market Quota Vote Set For Saturday Referendum

Secretary P C Wylie announces a secret ballot referendum among 1939 cotton producers across eleven county polling locations to decide on 1940 marketing quotas. Eligibility requires production in 1939 with specific staple length rules and one vote per eligible person or entity.

P. C. Wylie Jones County A.C.A Secretary of Agriculture Willow Creek Stith Noodle Hamlin Avoca Anson Hawley Goodman Nienda Liiger

Methodist District Superintendents Meet at Waco Home

The superintendents of Texas and New Mexico gathered at the Methodist Home in Waco on Tuesday of last week. They inspected the orphanage which supports 400 children.

Texas New Mexico Methodist Home Waco

Bosses Banquet Planned by Business and Professional Women

The annual bosses banquet of the Business and Professional Women's Club will be held Thursday night December 7 at the Stamford Inn. About 100 guests will attend in the main dining room with Mrs J E Wood giving the club collect. President Mrs J G High will preside and welcome visitors. Dr F E Hudson will respond and C M Lester leads a sing song. An skit by several club members and a principal address by Mrs R L Haynie will follow with Miss Olive McDougle closing.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Stamford Inn J. E. Wood J. G. High F. E. Hudson C. M. Lester Dudley Duncan George Gray Reta Culbreath Chas. Turbeville Swenson Davis Business Women R. L. Haynie Adios Olive McDougle

Death Closes Year's Illness of Mrs Cochran

Funeral for Mrs Jane Young Cochran 77 held at Kinney Chapel after long illness. She died Thanksgiving Day at W D Right home. Burial in Highland Cemetery. She was born May 28 1862 in Roswell Georgia and married to Mr Cochran in 1887. Survivors include a daughter Tempie Dowell Stamford two sons Guy Cochran Sulphur Springs Bob Cochran Sea Graves three grandchildren and two brothers in Georgia. Pallbearers listed.

Jane Young Cochran Kinney Funeral Kinney Funeral Home Cochran Jane Young Wright Roswell Atlanta Texas Hopkins County Stamford The Baptist Church Tempie Dowell Guy Cochran Sulphur Springs Bob Cochran Seagraves Georgia Ellis Dean Woodrow Reid Dub Reid Kenneth Veazey Leroy Hearst Fred McCright

Letters to Santa Claus in The Stamford American

The Stamford American will again publish letters to Santa Claus this year continuing a 14 year old custom. Letters should be plainly written on one side of the paper addressed to Santa in care of the Stamford American. Include the writer’s name and town and mail letters this week.

Santa Claus Stamford American Stamford Texas Santa

Stamford Students Earn Perfect Department Record At Tarleton

Five Stamford students Bobbie Jean Carson Charles Brownfield Gordon Haynes Harry Lee Haynes and Wilburn Salmon were praised by Dean J Thomas Davis of John Tarleton College for a flawless department record in the first preliminary period. He cited punctuality cooperation and full compliance with military and college regulations as essential to maintaining such a standard.

Stamford Bobbie Jean Carson Charles Brownfield Gordon Haynes Harry Lee Haynes Wilburn Salmon J. Thomas Davis John Tarleton College Dean Davis Tarleton

Football Boys Guests at Stamford Rotary Luncheon

The Stamford Rotary Club hosted the high school football squad and coaching staff at a noon luncheon. Coach Lee Walker spoke on football history and development, with Assistant Coach H S Fitzgerald and Coach Walker each receiving desk fountain pen sets as gifts.

Stamford Rotary Club R. B. Bryant Lee Walker Walker H.S. Fitzgerald

Fifty Attend Church Supper at Central Christian Church

The men’s Class of Central Christian Church hosted the monthly fellowship supper and program on Tuesday night. Rev. Albert Jones led group singing as Christmas decorations highlighted the event. W. W. Gaines discussed The Origin of Christmas and R. W. Grant performed a trombone solo. Dr. Q. D. Gould shared the legend of the Christmas tree and a quartet sang. Mr. Grant read Is There a Santa Claus? About 50 people attended.

Central Christian Church Albert Jones W. W. Gaines R. W. Grant Q. D. Gould H. W. Holderman Echols Williams Ralph King Pierce Williams Mr. Grant Santa Claus

Family Gathering at Home of J. H. Kinney

Thanksgiving Day gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kinney with a noon traditional dinner. Attendees include Mrs. i. T. Purdy of Sweetwater, Mrs. James H. Timmons and children Mary Ann Kenneth and James Hanna, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dailey and Ted, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kinney and Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ross and Ralph Jr., Sue Kinney of Sudan, Doris Pope of Hamlin, and George Kinney of Stamford. Mrs. Sales and Mrs. Timmons are Mrs. Kinney’s sisters.

J. H. Kinney I. T. Purdy Sweetwater Kinney James H. Timmons Mary Ann Kenneth James Hanna R. E. Dailey Ted Olney A. Kinney

Slayer Convicted Killer Camacho Placed in Weatherford Jail Note Ties to Big Spring Officer Death

Rafael Camacho, 21, Mexican, confessed slayer of Big Spring patrolman W. J. O Leary, visited Stamford four days before his death in Parker County jail. He crashed a stolen car at the city line, then stole Clyde Westfall’s Buick from Wells Avenue. Police traced the Abilene theft to the Abilene safes case. Camacho later burglarized in Weatherford and Fort Worth before hanging himself in jail, leaving a note admitting the killing.

Rafael Camacho Big Spring Stamford Parker County Weatherford Abilene Camacho Clyde Westfall Westfall Wells Avenue Ina Wooten Jones Thurber Bill Dunnody W. J. O'Leary

Scotty Scott entertains Avoca School with songs

Scotty Scott, son of Mr and Mrs D H Scott of this city, performed cowboy songs and readings for Avoca Public School chapel Tuesday. He appeared in elaborate cowboy regalia and was accompanied at the piano by his mother. He sang Home on the Range Twilight on the Trail Tumbling Tumbleweeds Good Morning and the Hawaii and gave readings The Owl The Rooster and Auntie and Her Beau.

Scotty D. H. Scott Avoca Hawaii

Marionette Show at Presbyterian Church

An all male cast will perform the marionette operetta Hanvse and Gretel at the Central Presbyterian Church basement on Friday night December 15. Miss Maxine Rowland directs with musical interludes between acts. Proceeds go toward the church building debt and the public is invited.

Hanvse Gretel Central Presbyterian Church Maxine Rowland

Kinard Fuqua Injured On Eve Of Stamford Bi District Clash

Stamford Bulldogs host Burkburnett Bulldogs Friday at 2 30 in a bi district game with Kinard and Fuqua listed as questionable due to injuries from last week. Burkburnett seeks a third straight win in the series amid holiday closures and fan turnout as Stamford, Kinard, and Fuqua face late-season health concerns.

Kinard Fuqua Stamford Stamford Bulldogs Burkburnett Bulldogs Burkburnett Chamber of Commerce Fred Brown Jack McKown Otto Elliott O. G. Gainor Coy Toney James T Stell Marvin Harvey Stell Mahan W. W. Gibson Jack Christian

Stamford Bulldogs Defeat Haskell for 9 A Title

The Stamford Bulldogs defeated the Haskell Indians 25 to 0 on Thanksgiving Day to finish the season undefeated and clinch the District 9-A championship. Iron Man Smith and Kinard starred with multiple touchdowns and notable runs. Stamford's passing improved, while penalties and substitutions peppered the game as Stamford fans and visitors watched.

Stamford Bulldogs Haskell Indians Bulldogs Stamford Smith Kinard Haskell Gainor Hunter Cousins Laird McClellan Fuqua Massey Kuqua Stamford College Bulldog Stamford Fane Kark Burnett Bulldogs

Reception For New Methodist Ministers Held

A reception for Rev. W. Cart Clement new St John’s pastor and his wife and Rev. Tom Johnston new Stamford district superintendent and his wife was held in the St John’s Brotherhood room Monday night. The event featured a formal receiving line, autumn decor, tea service, and musical selections by a local quartet and soloists. Informal talks by Mr. McCulloch and the honored guests closed the program.

W. Cart Clement St John's Methodist Church Tom Johnston Stamford Brotherhood St. John’s Church R. B. Bryant Bryant Clement Johnston J. F. McCulloch Stewards T. J. Beaton C. T. Dodson Gweneth Flemins B. C. Burrow T. D “On T. J. Boston N M. Phy Mr. McCulloch

Nanzella Daniels Buried Saturday

Nanzella Daniels four month old daughter of Marval Daniels died Friday at the family residence 204 Weet Moran street Funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at o clock at the Dennis Barrow Funeral chapel with Rev Dick O'Brien of the First Baptist Church conducting Burial was in the Haskell cemetery Dennis Barrow Funeral home directed the funeral She was born July 30 1984 Besides the mother she survived by her grandparents Mr and Mrs Gus Whelan of Stama

Nanzella Daniels Marval Daniels Weet Moran Street Dennis-Barrow Dick O’brien First Baptist Church Haskell Dennis-Barrow Funeral Home Gus Whelan Stama

East Outpost to Griffin Pool Drilling Advances

East Outpost to Griffin Pool work continues as Lewis Production No 1 exposes two more eastward extensions. Multiple well tests report oil shows and production rates with Ida Ivy pool activity and other wildcat tests across Avoca Stamford and surrounding counties. Weathered delays arise from cementing faults and water shutoff procedures.

Lewis Production San Antonio Land Bank Griffin Pool Humble Oil & Refining Co RK. B. Spencer Olander Pool Gee, Wittmere and Owens Snebold Oil Corporation Grover & Jone Winnie Wentz Wildcat Ivy Pool Bluff Creek West Honea & Yates de Etta Martin Owen-Snebold Oil Corporation K. P. Swenson Bill Snebold

Haskell Makes Player Changes for Upcoming Game

Marvin replaces Reeves and Griffin steps in for Odell at guard. Substitutions include Kuenstler for Jordan. Officials listed as Referee Alfred, Linesman Poole, Umpire Calloway with college affiliations noted.

Haskell Marvin Reeves Griffin Odell Kuenstler Jordan Alfred Russ Collene Heed Lnesman Poole McMurry Calloway Hardin-Simmons

National Guard Camp Set for Mineral Wells

The 142nd Infantry National Guard unit will hold a seven day camp from December 27 to January 2 at Camp Wolters Mineral Wells. Company K from Stamford expands to 85 men and departs by train December 27 led by Captain Frank M. Locke and Lieutenant B W Feria. Camp commander is General C W Nimon of Fort Worth with Major E V Hardwick commanding the Third Battalion.

142Nd Infantry National Guard Camp Wolters Mineral Wells Stamford Frank M. Locke Company K Locke B. W. Feria C. W. Nimon Fort Worth E. V. Hardwick

Exchange Club Learns About 4 H Club Work

Exchange Club heard insights into 4 H Club work in Jones County from Floyd Lynch and two cotton classing team members Douglas Lovvern and Dale King. They discussed baby beefs, calf care and training, Jones County 4 H history since 1928, and a state tour by top districts with plans for a new tour next year.

Exchange Club Jones County Floyd Lynch Douglas Lovvern Dale King Lovvern King 4H Club Oreation Teove Ian Paul Immers Lynch Wade Youngblood W. C. Clement St John's linthCarch

Laymen's League Meets at Rule

The Laymen's League of the Christian Church gathered at Rule with W. W. Gaines leading in the president's absence and W. F. Peniel directing a roundtable discussion. Stamford attendees included Albert Jones and Pierce Williams among others. next meeting is in Stamford on December 18.

Q Dp Gould Es E Steen H. W. Holderman T . Evans Ralph King Stamford

Singing Convention To Be Held Dec 17 In Avoca High School

The Jones County North Side Singing Convention meets on the third Sunday December 17 at Avoca High School Auditorium. The event starts at 1 30 p m with a new public address system recently installed. Miss Caudle of Avoca invites quartets and other singers to attend.

Jones County North Side Avoca Miss Caudle

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